The "X" option can be used for RV-3, RV-4, or RV-6. These are considered as "replicas" of aircraft built over 30 years ago. ref: 45.22(b)(ii).
The X does not show up on any paperwork and is not used in communications. It simply replaces the "Experimental" placard.
So an example might be a replica Warbird, like a homebuilt 3/4 scale P-51? Where the X could be used and the EXPERIMENTAL placard omitted?
Or an RV-8, with a radial engine that replicates a Hellcat?
The "X" option can be used for RV-3, RV-4, or RV-6. These are considered as "replicas" of aircraft built over 30 years ago. ref: 45.22(b)(ii).
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I feel like there at so many builders that don't want people to know their aircraft is an amateur-build experimental. They call it custom-built, and try to minimize the home-built nature of it. For myself, I am proud to have an EAB aircraft and display that Experimental sticker proudly. Mel noted at my inspection that I could remove the placard and add the X. I may do that one day, but for now, I like it just the way it is.
Just to note, that comment was not directed at the OP, just a general observation.
As I have never seen a Warbird with the "EXPERIMENTAL" placard, the desire was to omit it from my replica.
We can live with it if there is no other option.
As I have never seen a Warbird with the "EXPERIMENTAL" placard, the desire was to omit it from my replica.
We can live with it if there is no other option.
Lotta warbirds out there with Experimental placards out there, just gotta look for them; in a T-28 for example, the placard can be kinda hidden unless you?re up on the wing looking in.As I have never seen a Warbird with the "EXPERIMENTAL" placard, the desire was to omit it from my replica.
We can live with it if there is no other option.
A question for Mel; we have a Experimental Exhibition T-28 with a ?normal? N number and an Experimental placard on the side. Is it a big deal to change over to a NX tail number and scrape off the placard? Is it just a labeling thing or does the FAA need a new registration, Ops Lims and Airworthiness Certificate? Just curious...
I have only a passing understanding of this particular set of rules so I may very well be wrong, but... I don't think just having an "NX" tail number allows you to not display the Experimental. I will be very curious to see what Mel can dig up.
45.22(b)A small U.S. registered aircraft..........may be operated without displaying marks in accordance with 45.21 and 45.23 if:
(ii)The symbol appropriate to the airworthiness certificate of the aircraft(...."X", experimental) followed by the U.S. registration number of the aircraft; and.......
45.23(b) is what requires the "experimental" placard. I'm not going to type the entire FAA part. Read it for yourself.
I don't have to "dig it up". I deal with it every day.
I will caution you about using the ?X?.
Even though it is perfectly legal, it does not mean that you wont run into issues.
It took my DAR longer to agree it was ok to use the ?X? than the time he spent looking my airplane over. I had to teach him the regs.
At the reno air races i was denied tech inspection because they did not have a clue about it. Even after showing them the regs, I had to write ?Experimental? with a magic marker on the plane before i was allowed to pass inspection.
I have almost not flown at two airshows because the FAA was going to ground the plane. Even though i showed them the regs. I carry copies of the regs in my airplane to hand out as i expect it to be a problem. In one airshow they told me they were going to issue me new operating limitations because the sentence that says ?Experimental? must be displayed was removed.
It gets very old to have to defend something that is legal to do. Especially when someone else holds the hammer and they are ?right?.
Interesting. I plan to carry AC 20-27G, page 22, Table 6. This makes it very clear as to what you can do.
Just make a velcro on cover to change EXPERIMENTAL to MENTAL.
Then display as you please.
If your wife rides in the back seat , you could soon have yourself an X.
Interesting. I plan to carry AC 20-27G, page 22, Table 6. This makes it very clear as to what you can do.
Well, in fairness, the ark was fictional, and the Titanic actually existed...And as they say, the Ark was build by amateurs...the Titanic was built by professionals......
Well, in fairness, the ark was fictional, and the Titanic actually existed...
Even Boeings are Experimental AC until they are granted a type cert.
"In the middle of the stall, you still have control over the wing," said Frank Santoni, chief 777 test pilot. "That's how you can get it back to a nonstall position."
The two pilots talked in the airplane's cockpit, days before the jet's maiden flight from Paine Field in Everett. Santoni would be co-pilot.
On the control panel in front of them, a small label read: "Boeing 001 Experimental."
Tell your wife to get over it...
I feel like there at so many builders that don't want people to know their aircraft is an amateur-build experimental. They call it custom-built, and try to minimize the home-built nature of it. For myself, I am proud to have an EAB aircraft and display that Experimental sticker proudly. Mel noted at my inspection that I could remove the placard and add the X. I may do that one day, but for now, I like it just the way it is.
Just to note, that comment was not directed at the OP, just a general observation.
Just make a velcro on cover to change EXPERIMENTAL to MENTAL.
Then display as you please.
If your wife rides in the back seat , you could soon have yourself an X.
The Ark was real. Just like the Titanic. .